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To assess national obesity prevalence among adults and youth by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin, and to evaluate historical prevalence trends.

November 1, 2015

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2011-2014.

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Surveillance analysis reveals stable obesity prevalence in adults and youth, highlighting persistent health risks across demographic groups.

To assess national obesity prevalence among adults and youth by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin, and to evaluate historical prevalence trends.
Cross-sectional surveillance using national survey data from 2011–2014 to examine obesity prevalence across demographic subcategories including sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin.
Trend analysis assessing national obesity prevalence spanning 1999–2000 through 2013–2014, with specific comparisons between 2003–2004 and 2011–2012.
No statistically significant changes were observed in obesity prevalence among either adults or children between 2003–2004 and 2011–2012.
Comprehensive national benchmark estimates for 2011–2014 characterize obesity prevalence variations across age groups, sexes, and racial and Hispanic origin categories.

Cl et al. (2015) studied this question.

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Surveillance analysis reveals stable obesity prevalence in adults and youth, highlighting persistent health risks across demographic groups.